Events Calendar
Winter Classroom Parties K-4
Classroom Party Time! Only adults who have signed up at Supply Drop Off, Curriculum Night, or our Sign-up Genius online are able to attend! Check for openings and join in on the fun!
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us for our first meeting of 2026! Meet in the HBR Elementary School Library at 3:30pm. Virtual meeting link will be available on Facebook prior to the meeting.
Girls Basketball Season Concessions
We are in need of Adult Volunteers to help run Concessions during the Basketball season!
Sign up with your Middle Schooler, and they will earn Community Service hours for the time worked.
Sports parents: Please consider signing up when your child’s grade is not playing. The slots are organized to cover one grade-level game.
Middle School Concessions is a great opportunity to contribute to the support of the HBRMS sports program and HBR PTO. All profits go directly back to HBR schools. HBR PTO is a volunteer-run organization. If we don’t have volunteers, we will not be able to offer concessions.
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us in person at HBR Middle School Library, or virtually, for our February 2026 HBR PTO meeting! The meeting link will be shared on our HBRPTO Facebook page prior to the meeting.
Valentine's Day Classroom Parties K-4
Classroom Party Time! Only adults who have signed up at Supply Drop Off, Curriculum Night, or our Sign-up Genius online are able to attend! Check for openings and join in on the fun!
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us after school at 3:30pm at the HBR Elementary School Library for our March PTO meeting! Virtual link will be shared on HBRPTO’s Facebook page prior to the meeting!
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at the HBR Middle School Library at 3:30pm for our April HBR PTO Meeting! A virtual link to the meeting will be shared on HBRPTO’s Facebook page prior to the meeting!
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at 3:30pm at the HBR Elementary School Library as we wrap up the school year, at our last HBR PTO meeting of the 2025-26 school year!
HBR PTO Meeting
We know how busy December can be—this is a tentative meeting, depending on how much business we need to close up before the new year! Join us at the HBR Middle School Library at 3:30pm or virtually-check out our HBRPTO Facebook page for the meeting link prior to the meeting!
Coin Wars
Coin Wars is BACK!! Watch our fun video to help explain this event!
Get ready for the HBR PTO Coin Wars (November 17-25)! This is a galactic fundraising battle where every coin helps your grade level win.
Be a part of the Alliance by placing pennies and dollars into your grade’s container to add points to your score!
Use the Dark Side wisely! Placing silver coins into another grade's container will subtract that amount from their total score! Eliminate the competition!
Leaderboards will be updated daily! The Winning Grade at each school gets a prize and a championship trophy for the year!
Will the force be on your side..? Bring your change and let the battle begin
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at the HBR Elementary School Library for our November meeting! Virtual meeting link will be shared on Facebook prior to the meeting.
HBR Middle School Hospitality Dinner
Thursday, Nov 3rd, the PTO is hosting dinner for the teachers during the parent/teacher conferences. We need your help providing a Taco Bar for 20-25 people. Please have your items at the school by 3:30, and ready to serve by 4:00. Disposable dishes are appreciated but if your dish and or serving spoon needs to be returned, please label it with your name. You can pick up your dishes after 5:15pm.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
HBR Elementary School Hospitality Dinner
Thursday, Nov 3rd, the PTO is hosting dinner for the teachers during the parent/teacher conferences. We need your help providing a Taco Bar for 30-35 people. Please have your items at the school by 3:30, and ready to serve by 4:00. Disposable dishes are appreciated but if your dish and or serving spoon needs to be returned, please label it with your name. You can pick up your dishes after 5:15pm.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
Halloween Classroom Parties K-4
Classroom Party Time! Only adults who have signed up at Supply Drop Off, Curriculum Night, or our Sign-up Genius online are able to attend! Check for openings and join in on the fun!
Boys Basketball/Cheer Season Concessions
We are in need of Adult Volunteers to help run Concessions during the Basketball/Cheer season!
Sign up with your Middle Schooler, and they will earn Community Service hours for the time worked.
Sports parents: Please consider signing up when your child’s grade is not playing. The slots are organized to cover one grade-level game.
Middle School Concessions is a great opportunity to contribute to the support of the HBRMS sports program and HBR PTO. All profits go directly back to HBR schools. HBR PTO is a volunteer-run organization. If we don’t have volunteers, we will not be able to offer concessions.
Imboden Pie Fundraiser
Enjoy delicious Inboden's pies during this holiday season and all winter long! Help support HBR PTO while making dinner quick and easy or sharing a sweet treat with those you love! Pies make great gifts too! Please use this form to complete your order.
Payment MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOV 6 in order to be included in the group order. we accept Venmo (@hbr-pto), check to HBR PTO or cash delivered to the office. All pies will be distributed at Pioneer Park in the pavilion building on Nov 12 from 4:30-6:30 pm. Orders will close at 10pm on Nov 6.For any questions please email hbrpto@gmail.com. THANK YOU for your support!
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us in person at the HBR Middle School Library or online for our October HBR PTO Meeting! Be a part of the fun!
Socktober
We are collecting socks (new, adult sizes) for Hope Haven Shelter in DeKalb from now through October 31. If you'd like to donate, please bring socks to the school office. We also have an Amazon link for easy shopping/ delivery!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UMINW7UXPF0I?ref_=wl_share
Glow STEAM Night
Join us for Glow STEAM Night on September 18th, 2025 from 5:30–6:30 pm in the ES Gym!
Enjoy an evening full of glow-themed activities that bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to life. Don’t forget to stop by the book fair while you’re here too!
We’d love your help making this event a success—sign up to volunteer here:
HBR Elementary Fall Book Fair
Dive into the pages at our Fall Book Fair! From September 15-19, 7:45am-3pm, we’re getting HOOKED on reading!
Donut with a GrownUp
Join us for "Donuts with a GROWN UP"! Students are invited to bring one special adult for a delightful morning of donuts on September 15-17 from 7:30-8:15 AM at Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School!
We kindly ask students to attend on the following days based on their last name:
A-H: 9/15
I-O: 9/16
P-Z: 9/17
Exciting news: The Book Fair will be open for shopping during the event!
Sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C094DA8AA2FA2F8C34...
Register to attend: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdLz2rRwlub7e.../viewform
What donut are you looking forward to the most?
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us in person or online for our first HBR PTO Meeting of the 2025-26 School Year! Be a part of the fun! Meeting Link will be available on Facebook prior to the meeting.
HBR Elementary School Library
Elementary School Curriculum Night
Stop by HBR PTO’s table at HBR Elementary School Curriculum Night! Sign up for volunteer hours, Classroom Parties, and more!
Middle School Curriculum Night
Stop by HBR PTO’s table at HBR Middle School Curriculum Night! Grab a calendar, sign up for volunteer slots and concession slots! Get your volunteer hours down early for the best choice of times!
Elementary School Supply Drop Off
Drop off your school supplies and stop by the HBR PTO table! Get an early start on signing up for Classroom Parties!! Pick up a Parent Volunteer form and Calendar of PTO Dates! HBR PTO is 100% volunteer-run! Be a part of your child’s school year and volunteer with HBR PTO!
May 2025 PTO Meeting
Join us for our last HBR PTO Meeting of the 2024-25 School Year!
Location TBD
Daddy Daughter Dance
An enchanted evening awaits! Join us for the Daddy Daughter Dance at HBR Middle School on April 12 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Get ready for a magical night filled with fun, dancing, and special memories!
We need volunteers to help make this event a success! If you can donate snacks, drinks, or help with setup, clean-up, or check-in, please sign up here!
Grandparents Night
Come out to HBR Elementary School for a fun night out with your grandparents! Crafts and activities will be provided by HBR PTO.
The Book Fair will be open!
Spring Elementary School Book Fair
The Hinckley Big Rock PTO presents the Spring Book Fair! Join us from March 17th - 21st and find amazing books for all ages!
Book Fair Hours:
3/17-3/20: 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM
3/21: 7:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Grandparents Night: Wednesday, March 18: 5:00-6:30PM
Load money to an E-Wallet for easy shopping!
Shop online & learn more: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hinckleybigrockelemschool
We Need Volunteers! Help make this event a success by signing up to volunteer.
Breakfast with Books-Middle School
Stop by the HBR Middle School from 7:45am-8:30am to have a quick breakfast with your Middle Schooler! Don’t forget to stop by the Book Fair to shop! No RSVP required.
March 2025 PTO Meeting
Join us for our March HBR PTO Meeting!
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School Library at 7:00pm
The Book Fair will be open before the meeting, from 6:00-7:00PM!
Middle School Spring Book Fair
Set up your child's digital wallet here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hinckleybigrockmiddlesch
Shop Before the PTO Meeting Tuesday, March 11th from 6:00-7:00pm.
Breakfast with Books: Wednesday, March 12th from 7:45am-8:30am
We need your help to make this event a success!
Arts on Fire Fundraiser
Paint a Pot, Help a Lot!
Get ready to paint, laugh, and support a great cause at our Paint a Pot, Help a Lot event!
Date: Sunday, March 9th
Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
Location: Hinckley Big Rock Elementary School
Bring your family & friends and unleash your creativity! Choose between a planter or a plate to paint and personalize—all supplies provided! Best of all, your masterpiece will help support our school’s PTO.
Spots are limited, so sign up today!
Mother Son Event
Our annual Mother/Son event will be at Funway! More information to come
Elementary School Assembly: Matt Wilhelm
Exciting BMX tricks. Educational character messages. Engaging school assemblies. Read more about our fun upcoming assembly here:
Dine and Donate: South Moon BBQ
Come out to South Moon BBQ on Thursday, February 20! 10% of their sales will go back to HBR PTO!
This is offered from 11am-8pm, so stop by for lunch AND dinner!
Middle School Fundraiser Dance
Grade 5-8: Stay after school for Music, Dancing, and Fun!
$7 entry fee gets you: admission, pizza, drinks
3:30-5:30pm
Chaperones needed!